Is Rich & Creamy Pacific Coast Clam Chowder Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Signature Cafe
This page reviews Rich & Creamy Pacific Coast Clam Chowder by Signature Cafe as a soup broth. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Food Starch, Pork Lard.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes light cream and clam meat, which are good quality ingredients. However, the presence of modified food starch and pork lard, which are processed, raises concerns about the overall quality. Additionally, the use of BHA and propyl gallate as stabilizers indicates potential safety issues associated with synthetic additives.
Main concern
Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains light cream, providing a rich texture and flavor.
- Includes clam meat, a source of protein and natural flavor.
- Potatoes add heartiness and contribute to the chowder's consistency.
Concerns
- Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- Pork lard contains BHA and propyl gallate, which are synthetic preservatives with safety concerns.
- Enriched wheat flour may pose allergen risks for individuals with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soup broth and why it matters.
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Is Light Cream safe in this soup broth?
Good
Light Cream is used here as base. Light cream is a dairy product that adds richness and creaminess to the chowder. Its natural composition supports a favorable quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: Light cream
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Is Potatoes safe in this soup broth?
Good
Potatoes is used here as base. Potatoes provide substance and texture to the chowder. They are a natural ingredient that contributes positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: potatoes
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Is Clam Meat safe in this soup broth?
Good
Clam Meat is used here as base. Clam meat is a natural source of protein and flavor, enhancing the chowder's taste profile. Its inclusion indicates a focus on quality ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: clam meat
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Is Clam Stock safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Clam Stock is used here as base. Clam stock is made from water and clam base, which includes cooked clams and other ingredients. While it adds flavor, the presence of additives raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: clam stock (water, clam base [cooked clams {clams, water, corn starch}, salt, clam broth, sugar, potato flour, natural flavoring, onion powder, codfish powder])
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Is Onions safe in this soup broth?
Good
Onions is used here as base. Onions are a natural ingredient that adds flavor and depth to the chowder. Their presence supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: onions
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Is Salted Butter safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Salted Butter is used here as base. Salted butter adds richness and flavor to the chowder. However, it is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salted butter (pasteurized cream, salt)
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is a processed ingredient that provides structure but may pose allergen risks for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about the quality of the ingredient composition. Its presence indicates a reliance on synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Cultured Dextrose safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Cultured Dextrose is used here as flavor. Cultured dextrose is a processed ingredient that may enhance flavor but raises questions about its quality and safety in the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cultured dextrose
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Is Pork Lard safe in this soup broth?
Bad
Pork Lard is used here as base. Pork lard is a source of fat that stabilizes the chowder but contains BHA and propyl gallate, synthetic preservatives associated with safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pork lard (stabilized with bha, propyl gallate, citric acid)
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Is Garlic safe in this soup broth?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the overall taste of the chowder. Its inclusion supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Fish Stock safe in this soup broth?
Medium
Fish Stock is used here as base. Fish stock is made from cooked fish and adds depth of flavor. However, it may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: fish stock (cooked fish [cod and/or pollock], salt, sugar, potatoes, onions)
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Is Spice safe in this soup broth?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile of the chowder, enhancing its overall taste. Their natural origin supports a favorable quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 2392425
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Allergens detected: wheat
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